Gift List for Intermediate to Advanced Guitarists

by Justin Reamer

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Musical Instruments

Fender Standard Stratocaster - $399.00 Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan are just a few of the world-class guitarists who have brought their music to the world with Fender Stratocasters. The Classic Fender Strat provides a colorful range of tones for rhythm to lead and everything in between. Simple enough for the intermediate guitarist and versatile enough for the gigging musician, make this Christmas a memorable one with a Fender Strat! Available in Black, Metallic Blue, Chrome Red and more. Item Options Black, Maple fretboard - $399.00 Dark Blue, Maple fretboard - $399.00 Red, Maple fretboard - $399.00 Black, Rosewood fretboard - $399.00

Fender Mandolin Starter Pack - $179.00 Picking up the Mandolin has never been easier or more affordable than with Fender's Mandolin Starter Pack! This pack includes everything you need to get out there and start jamming: Gig bag, strings, strap, tuner, picks, instructional materials, and of course, a beautiful mandolin with a rosewood neck and sunburst finish.

Martin Backpacker Travel Guitar - $179.00 Going on vacation? From the great outdoors to a cross-country road trip, a Martin Backpacker allows you to take the music with you. Small and light enough to travel basically anywhere, the Martin Backpacker Guitar still provides the fantastic feel and tone that has made Martin famous.

B.C. Rich Dark Arts Warlock Electric Guitar - $499.99 From the company that makes Heavy Metal look as demonic as it sounds comes the Dark Arts Warlock Guitar. This B.C. Rich guitar comes equipped with two humbuckers, giving you that bone-shattering sound no matter how much you detune your low E string.

Guitar Amplifiers

Marshall Mini Amp - $45.99 Last year, little Johnny was ecstatic over the brand new electric guitar and amp that you bought him. But a year later, is the constant stream of loud, distorted rock music driving you crazy? The Marshall Mini Amp is the perfect solution. Providing the industry standard sound that Marshall is famous for at only 1 Watt, allow your son or daughter to rock out without driving your whole family deaf!

Roland Micro-Cube Portable 2-watt Guitar Amp with Effects - $125.00 This handy little amp is the first Cube Amp to run on battery power. Due to its compact size, this amp is perfect for remote locations such as camping or an outdoor music festival, but an AC adaptor is included for indoor use as well. With 7 different amp models and a slew of built-in Boss effects, the Roland Micro-Cube is a great gift for the guitarist on the move.

Fender G-DEC 30 Guitar Amp & Digital Entertainment Center - $369.00 The Fender G-DEC 30 is more than just an amplifier; it's a whole entertainment center! With a broad range of guitar tones, built in drum beats, bass lines and other instruments providing musical backing in any style and tempo, and CD and MP3 compatibility that allows you to "play along" with your favorite bands, the G-DEC 30 will occupy you all day long.

Laney LV300T 120W Guitar Tube Amplifier - $549.00 Similar to the Marshall 100W Combo Amp in sound and quality, the Laney 120W Tube Amp packs a punch. If you are searching for volume and smooth tube tone, then upgrade your power with this Laney Tube Amp.

Guitar Effects

Boss Metal Zone Distortion Pedal - $85.00 Having basically set the standard for single effect pedals, Boss is a name that you can trust. Equipped with a dual gain circuit, the MT-2 provides super-long sustain and heavy mids and lows like a stack of overdriven amps. Sound like the Rock Gods you love to listen to!

Dunlop Crybaby Original Wah Wah Pedal - $89.99 This is the original wah-wah pedal used to create the sound of classic rock and roll. Used by such greats as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Steve Vai, the Dunlop Crybaby provides that vintage wah sound that is simply incomparable.

Digitech RP350 Guitar Multi-Effects/Modeling Processor - $199.95 Tired of playing with a dozen different pedals? Get all the effects you need in one neat package with Digitech's RP350 Multi-Effects and Amp Modeling Processor. The RP350 comes with over a hundred presets, from amp and cabinet models to effects based on some of the biggest names in the business. And with USB connectivity, just download a free copy of X-Edit Editor/Librarian from www.digitech.com and customize presets, upload and download new tones, and expand your library of sounds as much as you can.

Line 6 Pod XT Amp Modeler w/ Effects - $299.00 More than just an effects pedal, the Line 6 Pod XT generates sounds worthy of both live performance and recording. With 64 presets, many based on some of the most popular songs ever recorded, you'll have instant access to an unbelievable collection of classic guitar rigs. Even comes with a USB port for direct digital computer recording.

Guitar Accessories

Tascam MP3 Guitar Trainer - $199.00 If you are the type of musician who plays by ear, than The Tascam Guitar Trainer is an ideal gift for the holidays. This MP3 player allows you to slow down the speed of songs without altering the tone. Figure out those quick riffs in a song easily and play along by plugging your guitar directly into the trainer.

Samson Wireless System - $299.00 Tired of tripping all over your wires while on stage? Solve your cable problems with this wireless system from Samson. Feel free to run and jump around on stage as much as you want, without worrying about losing a plug.

Korg Chromatic Tuner - $23.99 Ever start playing a song only to realize that your high E string is horribly out of tune? Then let us introduce you to a musician's best friend: The Handy-Dandy Tuner. This reliable Tuner from Korg is something no musician should ever be without.

Boss Stage Tuner - $99.00 This pedal tuner is ideal for gigging musicians. Tune quickly and easily in between songs without having to plug into a separate device.

Martin Acoustic Guitar Kit - $25.99 This useful kit comes with a bottle of Martin guitar polish, a polishing cloth, a string winder, a 1 pitch pipe, 1 set of Martin SP3100 light gauge strings, Martin nylon guitar strap and 6 Martin tortoise #1 picks. Keep your guitar looking and sounding brand new!

Fender Deluxe Wide Padded Leather Guitar Strap - $39.99 The extra width on this 3-1/4" strap helps to spread your instrument's weight over a larger area, meaning less stress on your shoulder and back. Great for a musician who plays out a lot, it's also very attractive to look at! Available in Black and walnut. Item Options Black - $39.99 Walnut - $39.99

Wings Padded Gig-Bag - $31.99 Looking for a cheap solution that will allow you to take your guitar around with you? This affordable case protects your instrument from the hazards of transportation without putting a dent in your wallet. Item Options Electric - $31.99 Dreadnought Acoustic - $31.99 Classical Acoustic - $31.99

Fender Deluxe Guitar Case - $152.99 - $179.99 Attention all Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster owners: You only need one case for as long as you own your guitar. Fender Deluxe hard shell cases are designed specifically to protect your Strats and Teles. They're also beautiful both inside and out! Item Options Brown Western Style - $179.99 Black/Silver Tweed - $155.99 Brown Tweed - $155.99 Black exterior, Magenta interior - $152.99

SKB Heavy Duty Acoustic Guitar Case - $259.99 This SKB Heavy Duty Hard Case will protect your dreadnought acoustic guitar from everything short of a plane crash. Equipped with wheels, it is easy to transport, yet rugged and durable.

Guitar Books

The Guitarist's Guide to Set-Up and Maintenance - $9.95 Every guitarist who knows how to read should own this book! In this handy book, top repairman Charlie Chandler shows you how to carry out basic maintenance and repairs on your guitar, including how to set the action, how to strip and clean, and how to solve such common problems as fret buzz, chips and cracks in paintwork, electrical problems, intonation, and more.

The Big Christmas Collection for Easy Guitar - $16.95 Looking to get in the Christmas spirit? Play and sing all your favorites with this book, which includes over 70 Christmas tunes, including: 'A Holly Jolly Christmas,' 'Joy to the World,' 'O Holy Night,' 'Silver and Gold,' 'Suzy Snowflake,' 'You're All I Want for Christmas' and more.

Blues You Can Use - $19.95 Find your roots, and learn to play in the style that influenced most of the best-known guitarists of our time. This comprehensive work covers several styles, including Texas Blues, Delta Blues, R&B, early rock and roll, gospel, blues/rock and more. Helpful CD includes full band backing to practice with.

Fender Stratocaster 50th Anniversary Book/CD - $50.00 This 264 page history of one of the most iconic guitars in the history of the instrument is chock full of beautiful pictures, fascinating interviews and amusing anecdotes. It also comes with a CD which includes interviews with Leo Fender and samples of such famous Stratocaster players as Clapton and Hendrix. A great gift for Fender fanatics.

The Beatles - Complete Scores - $79.95 For the serious fans of one of the greatest pop bands in history, this 1100 page book contains complete scores to all 210 Beatles' songs. Want to transcribe the violin line from 'Eleanor Rigby' or the horn solo from 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' guitar? It's all here in one book. A must-have for cover bands.